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Minister of Ayush visits National Institute of Homoeopathy, Narela
NIH, Narela to help in mainstreaming and integrating Ayush healthcare services with modern medicines: Shri Sarbananda Sonowal
Union Minister of Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal today visited the National Institute of Homoeopathy  at Narela, Delhi. NIH, Narela is a satellite Institute of the National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata and will be the first of its kind to be established in Northern India.
MoS for Ayush and WCD Dr. Munjapara Mahendrabhai Kalubhai, Member of parliament Shri Hansraj Hans, Secretary Ministry of Ayush Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, and other officials of Ministry of Ayush and NIH were also present on the occasion.
Addressing the gathering Shri Sarbananda Sonowal said that National Policy on Health envisages inter-alia mainstreaming of Ayush in healthcare and also to integrate these systems in education and research in all tiers of healthcare delivery. He said that the Ministry of Ayush has undertaken various steps to encourage R&D and innovation, develop Apex level Institutes for education and research in Homoeopathy. I am confident this Homoeopathy Institute will popularize the Ayush system and cater to the needs of the Northern region of the country.
The foundation stone for the National Institute of Homoeopathy at Narela Delhi was laid on 16th October, 2018. This Institute will produce high quality professionals in various streams of Homoeopathy. This Institute will have 07 departments and provide PG & Doctoral courses in multiple disciplines of Homoeopathy Medicine. The Institute will also focus on fundamental aspects of drug development, quality control, safety evaluation and scientific validation of Homoeopathy and practices. The Institute will establish Benchmark standards in Education, Health Care and Research.
NIH, Narela is being constructed at the cost of Rs. 287 Crore and shall also function as an international collaboration center for global promotion and research in the Homoeopathy system. The Institute will have a pivotal role in making bilateral and multilateral collaboration with the universities/research organizations of international repute.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
INCLUSION OF CASTES IN SC/OBC LISTS
The criteria and procedure followed for inclusion of a community/caste in the list of Scheduled Castes and Socially and Educationally Backward Classes  are as under :-
 Criteria
Scheduled Castes:-
Extreme, social, educational and economic backwardness arising out of traditional practice of untouchability.
 Procedure
Articles 341 & 342 of the Constitution of India provide procedure for notification of SCs and SEBCs respectively. Further Government has laid down modalities for deciding claims for inclusion in, exclusion from and other modifications in the list of Scheduled Castes. Under the extant modalities only such proposals of the concerned State Government/Union territory Administration, which have been agreed to both by the Registrar General of India and the National Commission for Scheduled Castes are further processed in accordance with the provisions of clause of Article 341.
State and community wise details of proposals for inclusion in the list of Scheduled Castes received during last two years and current year and action taken thereon are given in Annexure.
Annexure
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Name of community/caste
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A. Proposals referred to Registrar General of India for comments
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Gujarat
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 Nat, Natada, Bajigar
 Senma, Sendhma
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Himachal Pradesh
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Phalahre, Phalahde
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Jharkhand
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 Kshatriya, Paik, Khandit Paik, Kotwar, Pradhan, Manjhi, Dehri Kshatriya, Khandit Bhuiya, Gadahi/Garahi
 Chain, Kewat, Mallah, Nishad
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Madhya Pradesh
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Od Beldar
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Maharashtra
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Dhobi
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B. Proposal referred back to the State Government for further justification in the light of observation of RGI
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Uttar Pradesh
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Koli/ Hindu Julaha
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C. Proposal referred back to State Government with a request to substantiate their recommendation with ethnographic details
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Andhra Pradesh
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Beda Jangam
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D. Proposal referred back to State Government for clarification
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Jharkhand
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Domra
This information was given by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri A. Narayanaswamy in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Textiles
A National Technical Textiles Mission Proposed in Union Budget
India to be a Global Leader in Technical Textiles
Outlay of Rs. 1480 Crore for National Technical Textiles Mission
The Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, has announced a proposal to set up a National Technical Textiles Mission with a four-year implementation period from 2020-21 to 2023-24 at an estimated outlay of Rs. 1480 crore to position India as a global leader in Technical Textiles. Inher Budget speech she saidthat India imports significant quantity of technical textiles worth USD 16 billion every year.
Technical textiles are material and products manufactured primarily for their technical properties and functional requirements rather than for aesthetic characteristics. The scope of use of technical textiles encompasses a wide range of applications such as agro-textiles, medical textiles, geo-textiles, protection-textiles, industrial-textiles, sports-textiles and many other usages. Use of technical textiles have benefits of increased productivity in agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture fields, better protection of military, para-military, police and security forces, stronger and sturdier transportation infrastructure for highways, railways, ports and airports and in improving hygiene and healthcare of general public. In India, technical textiles hold immense growth opportunities both for the industry as well as across various applications.
In terms of the projections of the last baseline survey on technical textiles submitted in 2015, the market size in India for the year 2017-18 is projected as Rs 1,16,217 crore. Although, there is no projection in the last baseline study with regard to the projections for the 2020-21, taking into account the current trend of growth and various initiatives of the Government, domestic market size of the technical textiles is expected to cross Rs 2 lakh crores by the year 2020-21.
Ministry of Railways
Best ever safety performance by Indian Railways during the past year; Zero passenger fatalities due to railway accident since April 2019
Measures to enhance safety include - Highest ever elimination of level crossings ; Highest ever renewal of rails for 5181 track km in 2019-2020
Total 1309 nos. of ROBs/RUBs were constructed; 1367 nos. of bridges were rehabilitated during 2019-2020 to enhance safety on the railways network
Indian Railways registered the best ever safety record during April 2019 – March 2020. Including this year so far  there has been no fatality of any railway passenger in any train accident. The remarkable feat has been achieved for the first time in the year 2019-2020 since introduction of Railway System in India 166 years ago in the year 1853. The zero passenger fatalities in the last 15 months is a result of continuous efforts by Indian Railways to improve safety performance in all respects. Safety being the topmost priority always, the measuresundertaken for safety improvement include elimination of manned level crossings, construction of Road over Bridges / Road under Bridges , rehabilitation of bridges, highest ever renewal of rail tracks, highest ever supply of rails during the year from SAIL, effective track maintenance, stringent monitoring of safety aspects, improved training of railway staff, improvements in signaling system, use of modern technology for safety works, switching over to modern and safer LHB coaches in phases from the conventional ICF coaches etc.
Following are the some major measures taken by Indian Railways to enhance Safety:
• Record number of 1274 nos. of Manned Level Crossings have been eliminated in 2019-20 compared to 631 in 2018-19 . This is highest ever elimination of level crossings.
• Total 1309 nos. of ROBs/RUBs were constructed in 2019-20 to enhance safety on the railways network.
• 1367 nos. of bridges were rehabilitated during 2019-20 compared to 1013 .
• Highest ever renewal of rails for 5,181 Track km  in 2019-20 against 4,265 TKM in 2018-19 .
• Highest ever supply of rails  during the year from SAIL. With supply of 6.4 Lakh ton long rails, scope of field welding decreased drastically leading to better reliability of asset.
• 285 nos. Level Crossings  have been interlocked by signals in 2019-20, cumulative interlocked LC nos. are 11,639.
• In order to improve safety 84 stations with mechanical signaling replaced with electrical/electronic signaling during 2019-20.
All the above could become possible with inputs in the system in the form of Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh  introduced in the year 2017-18 with a corpus of Rs 1 lakh crore to be spent in next five years, having annual outlay of Rs 20,000 crore. With this fund, it has been possible to undertake very critical safety works of urgent nature and results are evident.
Prime Minister's Office
PM's Statement prior to his departure to Bhutan
Following is the text of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's departure statement prior to his visit to Bhutan.
“I will be on a State Visit to Bhutan on 17-18 August 2019.
My visit to Bhutan in the beginning of the current term reflects the high importance that the Government attaches to India’s relations with Bhutan, our trusted friend and neighbour.
India and Bhutan enjoy excellent bilateral ties exemplified by our extensive development partnership, mutually beneficial hydro-power co-operation, and strong trade and economic linkages. These are, reinforced by a shared spiritual heritage and robust people-to-people ties.
Both countries jointly celebrated the Golden Jubilee of the establishment of formal diplomatic relations last year.
India-Bhutan partnership today is of a special character and substance and forms an important pillar of Government of India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy.
I look forward to having fruitful discussions with H.M. the King, H.M. the Fourth Druk Gyalpo and the Prime Minister of Bhutan on the entire gamut of our bilateral relations. I also look forward to addressing young Bhutanese students at the prestigious Royal University of Bhutan.
I am confident that my visit will promote our time-tested and valued friendship with Bhutan and consolidate it further for the prosperous future and progress of the people of both our countries.”
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister’s Interaction with ITEC scholars in Papua New Guinea
During his visit to Port Moresby for the 3rd Summit of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation  on 22 May 2023, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacted with the alumni of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation  courses from across the Pacific Island Countries. The alumni included senior government officials, leading professionals and community leaders who have received training in India under ITEC. They are contributing to their societies using the skills gained in India.
Prime Minister Modi complimented the alumni for their personal success and achievements. He highlighted the important role played by India’s capacity building initiative in helping the countries meet their developmental goals, especially in the areas like good governance, climate change, digital public goods and sustainable development. He reiterated India’s support for such capacity building efforts. Following the last FIPIC Summit in 2015, India has trained close to 1000 officials from all countries in this region. India has also sent experts on long term deputations to agencies in these countries to assist them in agriculture and related areas.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Online filing of registration and licensing applications by employers now mandatory
Fee and Security deposit now to be made by E-Payment
Taking cognizance of the Government’s focus on making India “Digital India” by ensuring that various Government Services are made available to the citizens electronically and to provide trust based efficient public service delivery by bringing transparency and accountability in the system, Ministry of Labour and Employment has initiated the process for providing the facilities of registration and licensing mandatorily online on the Shram Suvidha Portal under i) The Contract Labour  Act, 1970 , ii) The Inter-State Migrant Workmen  Act, 1979 , iii) The Building and Other Construction Workers  Act, 1996 .
Now, as per the newly amended “The Building and Other Construction Workers  Central  Rules, 2018” vide notification number G.S.R. 830 dated 4th September, 2018, the Employers have to file applications for registration of establishments mandatorily online on the Shram Suvidha Portal for granting of certificate of registration that shall be made available to the employers through the said Portal.
The Draft rules to amend the Contract Labour  Central Rules, 1971 and the Inter-State Migrant Workmen  Central Rules, 1980 for filing of applications and granting of certificate of registration/license online on the Shram Suvidha Portal have been notified in the Gazette of India vide notification number G.S.R. 829 and G.S.R. 830 dated 4th September, 2018. Further, the notification number S.O. 4259 and S.O. 4260 published in the official gazette of India on 4th September, 2018 provides for making applications regarding registration and licensing online on the Shram Suvidha Portal till the said draft rules are finalized.
Moreover, the recently published notifications provide for payment of registration/licensing fee and security deposit as required under the above three Acts through e-payment only.
Special Service and Features
Union Minister Som Parkash launches India’s first online spice portal for exports by Spices Board
spicexchangeindia.com is a unique 3D virtual platform using AI based technology
Kochi, 20 December: Som Parkash, the Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, launched India’s first virtual platform for spice exports ‘Spice Xchange India at a hybrid event held in Kochi and online on Thursday. While launching this unique platform the minister said “Spices have contributed greatly to India’s export basket despite the pandemic and India presently enjoys a dominant share in the global spice market by exporting 225 different spices and spice products to more than 180 countries'. Som Parkash went on to say “export development and promotion, value addition and quality improvement continue to be thrust areas for the government and the online platform introduced by the Spices Board will immensely add value to the government efforts in increasing exports'.
The spicexchangeindia.com, launched by the Spices Board, is a 3D virtual platform aimed at connecting India’s spice exporters with buyers from around the world beyond the constraints of time, space and language. The portal uses AI based technology to connect relevant spice buyers with the Indian spice exporters. The buyers and sellers can access the database to find the potential customers on this platform. The portal works as an extended office enabling the subscribers to conduct virtual meetings with their customers.
While delivering the introductory remarks, D. Sathiyan IFS, Secretary Spices Board said “The pandemic has forced Spices Board to conceptualize and create this unique portal, but we feel it’s highly relevant and beneficial even after the pandemic period as it easily connects the exporters and importers”. He further said, “This will help in creating greater new business opportunities for the spice sector with the help of technology”.
Joint Secretary, ministry of commerce & industry, government of India, Diwakar Nath Misra, IAS, who spoke at the function said “I believe this novel initiative ‘Spice Xchange India’ by Spices Board, will facilitate ease of doing business and is definitely a giant leap in strengthening export transactions of spices from India”.
Gaitri Isssar Kumar IFS, High Commissioner, High Commission of India, United Kingdom, Sanjay Sudhir, IFS, Ambassador, Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi, Vikram K Doriswami IFS, High Commissioner, High Commission of India, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Acquino Vimal, IFS, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of India, Beijing, China were the guests of honor at the launch function.
Sujit Gopal, Managing Director, Trident Exhibitors Ltd., & service provider, Spice Xchange India and T. P. Prathyush, Deputy Director, marketing Spices Board made the technical presentation and briefed the audience about the advantages of the spicexchangeindia.om portal.
Spices Board Director, Marketing B. N. Jha delivered the welcome address and Dr. A. B. Rama Shree, Director Research & Finance, Spices Board delivered the vote of thanks.
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Ministry of Textiles
8th National Handloom Day celebrated at Weavers’ Service Centre, Mumbai
Government informs weavers about Government schemes, holds exhibition and discusses challenges faced by them
Weavers’ Service Centre, Mumbai celebrated the 8th National Handloom Day today to spread awareness among weavers, Master Weavers about various weaver friendly initiatives of Central and State Government. Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha Member of Legislative Assembly, Malabar Hill Constituency, Mumbai Govt. of Maharashtra inaugurated the function.
As part of the event, the WSC facilitated the dissemination of information regarding major initiatives for the development of the handloom sector including Block level cluster, India Handloom Brand, Handloom Mark, MUDRA scheme, Insurance scheme, e-commerce, e-Dhaga, GI etc. Local success stories of weavers were discussed.
An exhibition of designs, samples and products was organised at the WSC Mumbai premise where authorities interacted with the weavers and discussed their challenges.
Ms. Belaa Sanghvi, Revivalist Design Consultant, Mumbai briefed the weavers and staff of WSC, Mumbai about designing, marketing and promotion of handloom products.
Major initiatives of Weavers’ Service center, Mumbai in last 3 years
- Exclusive Handloom Expo  was organized wherein 44 weavers participated. The event recorded a total sale in Rs. 32 Lakhs.
- 21 Skill upgradation training programmes have been completed in Solapur, Yeola & Paithan. Lightening Units and Individual worksheds have been facilitated.
- 22 Samarth Training programmes have been completed covering more than 435 beneficiaries
- 14 worksheds were constructed in Salgar, Wagdari, Solapur, Maindargi & Yeola
- 3 weavers have been selected as National Merit Certificate for their excellence in handloom weaving.
- 13 Electronic Jacquard to be distributed in coming days.
About National Handloom Day
Swadeshi Movement which was launched on 7th August, 1905 had encouraged indigenous industries and in particular handloom weavers. In 2015, the Government of India decided to designate the 7th August every year, as the National Handloom Day. The first National Handloom Day was inaugurated on 7 August 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Chennai. On this day, we honour our handloom weaving community and highlight the contribution of this sector in the socio-economic development of this country. We reaffirm our resolve to protect our handloom heritage and to empower the handloom weavers and workers with greater opportunities.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, after granting mass promotion to over 8,000 government employees on 1st of July, DoPT is now ready with next lot of officers who will get promotion in next two to three weeks.
A delegation of the Central Secretariat Official Language Service Group-A officers today called on Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh to apprise him of their pending promotions
After granting mass promotion to over 8,000 government employees in one go, the Department of Personnel & Training  is now ready with the next lot of officers who will get their promotion in the next two to three weeks.
This was stated by Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; Minister of State  Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh, when a delegation of the Central Secretariat Official Language Service Group-A officers today called on him.
The Minister assured the delegation that their promotion cases will also be expedited as per rule, as there is a mandatory provision of training of officers ranging from one Year to 18 months before the promotions. He told the delegation to look into their demands sympathetically and hurdles, if any for granting promotions will be resolved.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, it was disheartening to see government employees attaining retirement from service without getting one’s due promotion and thanked Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for taking personal interest into the whole matter. He said, henceforth all future promotions will get streamlined as all legal hurdles were sorted out in granting promotions to 8,089 employees, 4,734 are from CSS, 2,966 from CSSS and 389 from CSCS.
It may be recalled, earlier, from 1st July, 2022 the DoPT granted mass promotion to over 8,089 government employees belonging to three key secretariat services in one go. The orders for mass promotion of these employees belonging to the Central Secretariat Service , Central Secretariat Stenographers’ Service  and Central Secretariat Clerical Service  have been issued after several rounds of high-level meetings in DoPT chaired by Dr Jitendra Singh in the last two-months. The Minister said, even legal experts were consulted widely as some of the orders were subject to the outcome of pending writ petitions.
Dr Jitendra Singh also met delegations of Central Secretariat officials on several occasions to thrash out the issue, as he considered that these three services – CSS, CSSS and CSCS form the backbone of the central secretariat administrative functioning.
Dr Jitendra Singh also recalled that over three years back, DoPT had carried out mass promotions of nearly 4,000 officials in different departments at different levels, which had been widely appreciated.
Dr Jitendra Singh said that the Secretariat Services are an essential tool of governance, since the notes and drafts prepared by them form the bedrock of Government policies as the proposals pass through various stages in the government hierarchy.
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SNC/RR
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President's Secretariat
President of India pays homage to Shri Pranab Mukherjee on his birth anniversary
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, paid homage to Shri Pranab Mukherjee, former President of India, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today  on his Birth Anniversary. The President as well as officials of Rashtrapati Bhavan paid floral tributes in front of a portrait of Shri Pranab Mukherjee.